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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which weapons does Mantel use in a simile describing the Christmas star Cromwell stares at in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?
(a) Scythes.
(b) Hatchets.
(c) Awls.
(d) Blades.

2. In what location does Cromwell live on his estate called Austin Friars?
(a) Greenwich.
(b) Stepney.
(c) Kimbolton.
(d) Stratford-upon-Avon.

3. Who reaches out to "save" (13) Gregory when he begins to take exception to Weston's comments about his late mother and sister?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Cromwell.
(c) Henry.
(d) Jane.

4. Henry sarcastically suggests in Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book that Anne take what action after she has asked him never to joust again?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Maim him.
(c) Deflower him.
(d) Geld him.

5. In which season of 1535 does Chapter 2: Crows take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cromwell receives a flask of what type of drink in Part One, Chapter 3: Angels?

2. Katherine becomes irate when Cromwell suggests that Henry's break with which character had occurred due to her actions?

3. Jane Seymour's father has what first name?

4. About how many years old is Cromwell when the novel opens?

5. In which month does Cromwell travel to Greenwich and hear a lot of news along the way?

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